A Minnesota girls hockey playoff game between the Cottage Grove Wolfpack and St. Paul Saints stretched across three days and 12 overtimes before a shootout decided the winner. The District 8 postseason matchup began Monday night tied 1-1 and continued through Tuesday's four additional overtime periods before organizers implemented special rules for Wednesday's conclusion.

Organizers implemented an on-the-fly rule change after 10 overtimes, adding an 11th period with traditional 5-on-5 play followed by a 12th 3-on-3 period if needed. The game featured remarkable goaltending performances, with Cottage Grove's Lydia Pettey making 96 saves and St. Paul's Ellen Weiberg stopping 55 shots. Neither team could break through in the final overtime periods, forcing a shootout where Ashlyn Anderson's goal and Pettey's save secured the Wolfpack's victory.

The marathon game likely set a new record for Minnesota youth hockey, though officials don't maintain official statistics for longest games. Players and coaches described the experience as unforgettable, with Anderson crediting her brother's advice for the winning shootout move. Despite the unusual circumstances, both teams maintained sportsmanship throughout the extended contest, creating a memorable moment in youth sports history.